Sermons on Call To Be Saints:

Not Called As Academics Series

Contributed by Simon Taylor on May 29, 2009

Striking the balance between studying the Bible, but keeping your relationship with God just that... a relationship.

Good morning and welcome to the second in a three-part series entitled Who We Are and What We Do. Before we get into the nitty-gritty today, I’d just like to say a personal thank you for all of the emails and video comments we’ve received this week. We have been really encouraged your comments ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Call Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009

God’s call sets the course for your life.

‘Tis the season for graduation! It’s a bittersweet time. One chapter of life ends while a new one begins. The door closes on friendships that have lasted a decade or more, but just ahead are relationships that will probably last a lifetime. There’s some anxiety at moving into the unknown, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Call

Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Aug 8, 2009

Heaven is calling all to make it their home. Will You Respond?

Heaven’s Call – Matt 22:2-14 This coming Tuesday a historic event takes place in America, President Elect Barack Obama takes his place in History as the 44th President of the United States of America. There has been an energy that his campaign has created around the whole world and this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Serve Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 12, 2009

Joel’s Day of the Lord prophecy reminds us that we are called by God to make disciples while we wait for that day to come to its ultimate consummation.

This morning, we’ll wrap up our brief look at the book of Joel. Please open up your Bibles and turn to that book. Once again, before we take a look at the passage we’ll be examining in more detail today, let’s take a moment to review the overall structure of the book. Review [Use chart as a visual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Elisha

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Aug 28, 2009

To be called to a place of power, one must learn how to serve first.

The Call of Elisha I Kings 19:18-21 "Bible Passage" I. It was an unexpected/suprising call. A. Elijah didn’t find him in the schools of the prophets, but in the field. Not reading, nor praying, nor sacrificing, but ploughing. B. Idleness is no man’s honor, nor is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:18-21

Denomination: Church Of God

An Unlikely Calling

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

A study message on the calling of Matthew

9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples. 11 When the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

A Call To Community Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 3, 2013

Through this baptism we see: 1) The Proclamation for Community (Acts 16:9-10), 2) The Place for Community (Acts 16:11-13), 3) The Person in Community (Acts 16:14), and 4) The Proof of Community (Acts 16:15).

Acts 16:9-15. [9] And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." [10] And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Other

Called To Be Priests

Contributed by John Quigley on Jun 30, 2013

There are those who are called to be Priests or Pastors, but the whole body of Christians are called to actually be the Priesthood of Believers.

According to Peter, all are called to the Priesthood, the family of God is a Royal Priesthood. "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Called To This Rock Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 7, 2013

Even though this world is not our home, Jesus has called us to be his witnesses while we are here.

Called To This Rock Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Today we are beginning a new series on the Book of 1 Peter that I have entitled, "Living Right Side Up In An Upside Down World." 2. Peter was expertly qualified to speak about living right side up. a. He was a follower of Jesus almost from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Calling Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

When one is called by God into the ministry, that calling is sacred and cannot be entered into in a flippant or nonchalant manner. We must challenge and charge both the ordination candidate AND the witnesses (church body) to hold themselves accountable an

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: April 4, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Church: OPBC (PM) - Ordination Service for Ben Browning FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Calling of God! Text: Joshua 1:1-18 ETS: God called Joshua to a special role in His kingdom, Joshua obeyed. ESS: God has called Ben ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Call To Arms

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 17, 2013

CALL TO ARMS

CALL TO ARMS INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH 25 IS A PSALM OF PRAISE EXPRESSING GOD’S FAVOR FOR HIS FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS IN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES. THE SETTING OCCURS IN 701 B.C. WHEN KING SINNACHEB OF ASSYRIA WOULD ATTEMPT TO OCCUPY AND DESTROY JERUSALEM. HIS ATTEMPT FAILED BECAUSE AN ANGEL OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Calling

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 2, 2014

He is calling you today, will you answer His call?

Mark 1:16-20-And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him. When He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Call Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

God calls Abram from one life to another. Lessons for our call.

• The first eleven chapters of Genesis covers some 2000 years of history. These next fourteen chapters of Genesis deal with Abraham. • Terrah, Abrams father went a third of the way to the promise land. • God placed His call on Abram. Gen 12:1 Now the LORD said to Abram, "Go from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Challenging Calls Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014

Paul and Ananias are called into Christ’s service. One is called globally while the other is called to local ministry.

Acts 9:1-9 “Challenging Calls” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen. He has appeared to the disciples given them peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The fear of the disciples has been overcome. The purpose of Jesus’ actions is so he can send out the disciples to carry on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Disciples Are Called Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 25, 2014

What we see from Mark 3 is a very simple message based on the actions and teachings of Jesus: "If we are to be LIKE Jesus in our life … shouldn't we live and act as He did?"

The Disciples are Called Mark 3:1-19 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational